I have never personally torn my ACL; however, through my soccer experiences I have been witness to several of my teammates' and friends' tearing of their ACL. Some of my teammates have been forced to give up soccer due to a torn ACL. This is a subject that has drawn me closer to the field of orthopedics because I am intrigued to know an extensive knowledge about this ligament and how one wrong pivot has the ability to ruin a career.
The ACL is also exciting because it is such an essential part of athletics and the body. I am able to relate an educational topic to my personal life and something I am very passionate about. I adore not only soccer but every bit of fitness and exercises; therefore, knowing important ligaments, muscles, and how the body works is something that I can't get enough of.
Besides being a competitive soccer player, I run every day and constantly work to enhance my fitness. If I were to ever injure myself and not be able to workout on a daily basis, I would go insane. Running keeps my physical and emotional health in check. The ACL is the most common injury I have seen keep athletes from their fitness. With this being said, it definitely wouldn't help to know more about the ACL and its functions and maybe some preventative procedures.
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